Belleville girls basketball enjoys bounce back season

To fully grasp the meaning of the 7-2 start Belleville’s girls basketball team has gotten off…

Athlete of the Week Burgos turns street ball experience into HS success

When Edward Burgos first moved to Harrison from the Dominican Republic, he initially didn’t try out…

Lyndhurst boys’ basketball team enjoys strong start to season

Lyndhurst head coach Perrin Mosca knew he was inheriting a team short on experience and recent…

Harrison boys’ basketball team hope big win serves as a turning point

Harrison’s record might not show it, but head coach Jose Camano knows his boys basketball team…

Kearny’s Hyams sets the tone on both ends of the court

For the last three years, Ava Hyams has been counted upon to be a facilitator on…

Nutley wrestler makes instant impact — ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Brandon Toraznzo’s initial introduction to wrestling wasn’t necessarily an easy one. Such early struggles are certainly…

The Top 10 Sports stories of 2022

It’s safe to say that 2022 was a memorable year for local sports. Champions were crowned,…

Belleville wrestling excels at Kearny Tournament

Before the season, Joe Pizzi told his Belleville wrestling team that it had the talent to…

Kearny Boys Basketball team returns to practice after a season-opening win over BelovED Charter of Jersey City

With no returning starters and very few players who have even played meaningful minutes, Kearny boys…

Lyndhurst girls’ basketball team looks for fresh start under new coach

When Chris Boyce was hired to take over as the new girls basketball coach at Lyndhurst…

Preseason signs point to much better 2022-23 season for NA boys’ basketball team

With a new head coach and several first-year varsity players, this preseason represents a clean slate…

Expectations run high for Kearny girls’ basketball team with many players returning

There’s been an unfamiliar feeling for Jody Hill as she observes her Kearny girls basketball team…

Nutley coach seeks return to tougher division after one-year relegation

Larry Mitschow takes great pride knowing Nutley has been in the top division of the Super…

Introducing Liliana Malinowski — the best Lyndhurst tennis player you may have never heard of

It was perhaps the best kept secret on the local sports scene. Within the confines of…

Two Kardinals reach high Hudson County honors

The Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League coaches announced its all division teams for the fall sports…

Harrison’s tournament run ends with PK loss to Ramsey

The sadness of Harrison’s soccer players was painted on their faces as they left the Harrison…

Barber steps down as NAHS boys’ soccer coach

For Kevin Barber, this isn’t a retirement from coaching. In fact, the veteran North Arlington coach…

CHAMPS! Harrison wins sectional title with 1-0 win over Voorhees

The images of visiting teams taking celebratory championship pictures with the “Blue Tide” sign in the…

Kone takes over has Harrison’s goalkeeper, is Athlete of the Week

A few days before the start of the state tournament, Harrison coach Mike Rusek told his…

Mullen commits to VaTech

Throughout Jimmy Mullen’s college recruiting process, there was always the lingering question of whether or not…

Kards’ 36-game unbeaten streak comes to crushing end in 1-0 loss to West Orange

The Kearny boys’ soccer team saw its season and its 13-plus month unbeaten streak come to…

Boys’ State Tournament Roundup: North Arlington soccer catches fire at right time, Kards down Montclair

With six losses in its last seven games and an 8-12 overall record, this was not…

Lady Kards last team standing in NJSIAA tournament

Michael Sylvia described this season for his Kearny girls’ soccer team as one that could be…

Raefski leads Kearny to state tournament victory with dreams of more to come

The first half horn sounded and Paige Raefski walked off the field with her Kearny girls’…

It’s lucky No. 13 for Kearny girls despite adversity along the way

For the 13th season in a row, the Kearny girls’ soccer team celebrated a Hudson County…

Kearny boys repeat as Hudson soccer champs, eye bigger prize

While members of the Kearny boys soccer team were happy after defeating Union City, 3-0, for…

NA football team in state tourney for 2nd time in 25 years

For just the second time in 25 years, North Arlington’s football team is heading to the…

Kearny boys’ soccer team beats Union City, 3-0, for Hudson County title

Kearny struck for two goals less than five minutes apart and never looked back as it…

Kearny girls’ soccer beats Bayonne, 2-0, at Red Bull Arena, for 13th-consecutive County championship

The Kearny dynasty continues on. Seniors Gianna Charney and Maci Covello scored a goal apiece as the…

Kearny-Harrison rivalry resumes on Thursday night in Hudson semifinals

As the weather starts to cool and the tournament play begins, it’s only appropriate that one…